Committee OKs Bill Letting Chief Justice Appoint Court Administrator
Senate Bill 342 would make the chief justice the appointing authority for the state court administrator; supporters said the change codifies existing practice and improves accountability, while opponents warned about concentrating appointment power. The committee passed SB342 by roll call (5–3).
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The Senate Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 342, a measure that would formalize the process by which the state court administrator is appointed, assigning appointment authority to the chief justice. Senator John Fuller, who opened the bill, said the change would improve accountability and transparency in the court administrator’s office and reduce past political influence on the position.
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